# Gilded DIY Aircrafts The Golden Zeppelini by Jon Sarriugarte is an Amazing Work of Art By manzil | Published 2010-09-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-golden-zeppelini References: [formandreform](http://www.formandreform.com/wordpress/?p=4055) & [automotto.org](http://www.automotto.org/entry/golden-zeppelini-is-a-stunner-to-pass-by/) Jon Sarriugarte of the 'Form and Reform' workshop created an amazing wheelchair-based zeppelin named 'The Golden Zeppelini.' Jon did research on the original German airship, and then discovered this rare vehicle. Jon’s zeppelin consists of [spare parts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-machine-set) and programmers, a wheelchair and batteries. After spending a lot of time and paying detailed attention on the construction of the zeppelin, Jon resulted with this amazing work of art on the wheels. **Implications** - After watching the video, it's still hard to imagine that this creation was built by a lone man. the 'Golden Zeppelini is not only a technological masterpiece, but it is intriguing for the simple fact that it was created with FUN in mind. In a world increasingly characterized by economic and environmental destruction, creations like the 'Golden Zeppelini' are what keep some of us sane. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Aircrafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop user-friendly DIY kits for building aircrafts, allowing hobbyists to create personalized flying machines. - **Artistic Engineering:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine art and engineering to create visually stunning and functional works like 'The Golden Zeppelini'. - **Sustainable Transport:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design eco-friendly and accessible modes of transportation, such as wheelchair-based zeppelins, that blend creativity and sustainability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Aviation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce novel materials and manufacturing techniques in aviation to enable the production of affordable, customizable aircrafts. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster collaborations between artists and engineers, exploring the intersection of aesthetics and function in various art and design industries. - **Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink traditional modes of transportation to incorporate sustainable and inclusive solutions, improving accessibility and reducing environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Superyacht Airship Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colossea.md) - [Transformable Hybrid Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeen.md) - [Cardboard Airplane Builds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-airplane.md) - [Airplane-Friendly Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airchair-wheelchair.md) - [Seafaring Sky Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airyacht.md) - [Denim-Wrapped Private Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gstar-raw1.md) - [Steampunk-Inspired Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirk-oehlerking.md) - [Spaceship-Resembling Premium Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeppelin-pro-edition.md) - [Luxe Lounge Motorized Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-resilience.md)